Carol Gardner Sutherland Gilliam

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Carol Gardner Sutherland Gilliam, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006.
Carol was born March 15, 1926 in Neola, Utah to Leonard Derle and Mazella Jensen Gardner. She graduated from the University of Utah and taught in the Granite School District for 25 years. She married Richard C. Sutherland (later divorced), with whom she had two children, Richard and Susan. She later married James C. Gilliam, who preceded her in death.
Carol touched the lives of many through her love of volunteer work. Once retired, she spent her time volunteering at Woodstock Elementary, the Alta View Hospital gift shop and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was also an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Carol genuinely loved and accepted everyone unconditionally. Fun loving with a great sense of humor, she was easy to get along with. She loved to travel with her family. An adventurous spirit, she was ready to go anytime anywhere and remained a kid at heart.
Survived by her children: Richard (Carolyn) Sutherland and Susan (Harvey) Hawkes, grandchildren: Lisette and Erika Sutherland, Nick Hawkes, Tiffany (Ryan) McLelland, great-grandson: Oakley Hawkes, sisters: Lila Turnbow, Betty Ackerlind, brother-in-law: Wally Donaldson, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents and sister Gwen Donaldson.
Viewing at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, Thurs Oct 5, from 5-8 p.m., 4760 S. State St. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S.700 E., Fri Oct 6, at 1 p.m. Viewing 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 So. Highland Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol’s name to the Salt Lake Interfaith Hospitality Network, 814 W. 800 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104 or W.O.W. (Women of Word), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.